Pelican Lake
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Pelican Lake is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Elevation changes create diverse habitats, from riparian valleys to alpine meadows, supporting a wide range of species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
Mallard
California Quail
Mourning Dove
Spotted Sandpiper
Clark's Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Western Kingbird
Common Raven
Horned Lark
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
American Robin
House Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Western Meadowlark
Bullock's Oriole
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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